Headless Scaled Sablefish in 3kg Vacuum Pack from Japan
Fresh or chilled sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) with heads removed but scaled, viscera processed, in 3 kg vacuum-sealed immediate containers. Classifies to HTS 0302.89.11.20 as permitted processing for sablefish small packs, excluding pure fillets. Used in gourmet retail.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Vacuum packing is fine if not altering state; declare as 'headless scaled' to match description
• Partner with accredited labs for species verification via DNA if disputed at entry
• Monitor for IUU (illegal fishing) regulations under NOAA; sablefish requires catch docs